The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-16


which is pic ure allow. This wrap is
of seal plush, trimmed with natural
lynx fur. The vide sleeves fall in
deep points at the sides, while the
front tabs are also pointed. The bon
net worn with it is velvet capote,
trim ned with picot ribbons, tied with
velvet strings beneath the chin in a
large bow. while the dress skirt is in
fiue striped wooden ma erial made
quite plainly. The whole forms a
street costume of considerable ele-
gance, but perfect simplicity.
Wraps for the opera are in Sicili-
enne, in light dove or tawn shades,
beautifully brocaded in chenille and
jst, and trimmed with darker feather
trim ming. They are made in the
custom airy form two long tabs in
fronr, and cut short over the hips
and are lined throughout with quilted
satin.
Opera cloaks are made OF very rich
mate rails, and 80 long that they entire
ly envelop the wearer, covering the
dress; they may also be used as car
rage wraps, if in suitable colors.
1t is really surprising how many
USES a piece of RIBBON may serve, and
how it brightens any portion OF the
costume to which il is applied.
Ribbons ere more in use now, prob
ably, than they evsr were before.
Since the Auiubol Society has de-
clared thai woman shall not Pre-
tca the heathenish custom OF
ado ning herse!f with "dead BIRDS"
and flowers being d9nied her, she has
resorted eager y to ribbons for the
decking out Cf Ter hesdgesr, and has
found it not at all a bad expefient.
Again, these narrow strips OF velvet
or satin form tho most fashionable
lingerie, and for enivsuiDg and
Frightening the effect of any part oil
the dress they are indispel sable.
Lastly, what so dainty as little satin
clipper, coqusttishly tied with large
bow Of bright satin ribbon? Truly,
the good offices Of ribbon are leglonl
Warm bed clothing makes its viz
tues feDt very sensibiy during the cod
weather, and blankets and counter
panes of considera ola thickness are
advisable. Very dainty lace bed seta
are SHOWN, consisting Of shsms and
spread, which render bed present.
able during the day, though scarcely
terviceADle at night. What are sty led
Dhawal aghiri blankets are also Shown.
Tney are very wide and look comfort
able.
l. ose dom'noea OF silk In any of
! the light tints, tucn as heliotrope, pale
blue or navy, ars worn during the
morning hours by ladies who are &C.
customed t, receiving occasional visit
oIs during that portion of the day.
These present very pretty feature in
the sleeves, which are square, falling
almost to the knees, but inside them,
are close sleeves of lace, fitting the
arms.
Over hundred years sgo the men
theater goers Of Paris disco 'ered they
could discern nothing Whatever OF
what was in progress on the etage at
any performance they attended on &C
count OF the immense height OF the la
dies head dresses. Therefore. follow
ing the usual habit Of mankind, when
inConvenienced in any way, they
gumbled, aud their grumblings found
vent through the Partisan press. Fin
ally their complaints became 30 per-
sistent and determined that the pro-
prietor OF tina Coincide Ftaucaise re-
fused abloutely to allow lady in the
orchestra stalls of his house, and his
a. ton was shortly sfterward followed
by several other managers. The Gus
| tom survives in Paris to this day.
Now, of course, our ladies are to well
bred to appear in the theaters without
hats or bonnets; our men will not bear
in silence total deprivation OF the
delights Of the theater, but where is
the man to devise 30 heroic and per-
emptory remedy for the evil as
No that enforced by the manager Of the
Ctmedie Fraucaise2
A polonaise over dress, OF dark col
ored cancels hair, appears upon Q
dr., 81, whose lower skirt is In striped
velvet. The velvet is ia dark purple
shade, with lavender stripes running
through 1t, and the rid g Of the pc on
sise are Topped 10 expose 1t. This cos
tune is intended for afternoon wear
ut home. Cloth polouaises trimmed
with fur, are very pleasing, and give q
good effect.
shawls, strange "a it may seem, are
once more in popular favor.
Grape shAwls for evening wear,
hand embroi dered in elaborate de-
signs, are considered quite proper
Just now, and, Indeed, covering OF
this kind is dec dedly a wise idea,
where handsome dress Is worn be
meath, as IL does not crush or Tumple
it as heavier wraps are apt 10 do.
Cashmere shswls of very fine quality,
and c7mel's hair, sre also quite popular.
Dotted aud striped elk plssrons are
the latest conceit5. They give dress
Rther bright appearance but should